Google Allows Gambling Apps On The Google Play Store

Google has finally agreed to let Google Play developers place apps on its store that are gambling. This was confirmed by The Register by a Google spokesperson.

This current experiment is being run for people in the UK, Ireland, and France. Apple has already allowed them but there are several conditions for its app store. Geo-restricted apps with “real money gaming” such as poker, for example, must be free and have all necessary licensing and permissions.

Google has sporadically allowed gambling apps on the Google Play Store. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of consistency on the matters but now Google is making a shift and is making a hardline approach to its policy by stating that they will support Gambling apps but are strict regulations and requirements.

“We’re experimenting with rolling out real money gambling apps in select markets over the next few weeks that ensures user safety,” the spokesperson said, “as part of our continued effort to offer new experiences on Google Play.”

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